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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Enact Into Law The Interstate Massage Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 73-67-7, 73-67-15, 73-67-17, 73-67-19, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-67-29 And 73-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct The Hours Needed For In Certain Subject Areas Of The Educational Requirements For Massage Therapy Licensure; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing Mississippi to join other states in a unified system for licensing massage therapists, aiming to improve public access to and safety of massage therapy services while reducing regulatory burdens. The Compact establishes a Multistate License, allowing licensed massage therapists to practice in any member state with their home state license, provided they meet specific educational and background check requirements. It also creates an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration, and it amends existing Mississippi laws to align with the Compact's provisions, including updating definitions to include "authorization to practice" and "licensee" to encompass those practicing under the Compact, and adjusting educational hour requirements for certain subject areas.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0833.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0833IN.htm |
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